On July 2, Tesla launched the Model Y L in the U.S. and Puerto Rico, just months after phasing out the Model X SUV, as the longer-wheelbase version of the Model Y that has been in China since 2025.
The Model Y L is slightly longer than the Model Y configurations that have been available in the U.S., and features a th

On July 2, Tesla announced that it produced 451,758 vehicles, up 2.0% from the same period one year ago, delivered 480,126 in Q2 2026, up 25.0% from Q2 2025, and deployed 13.5 GWh of energy storage products, up 40.6%.
The results showed a significant increase from the same period one year ago when it produced 410,244

On July 2, Rivian Automotive announced production and delivery totals for the quarter ending June 30, 2026. The company produced 12,613 vehicles in Q2 at its manufacturing facility in Normal, Illinois, 111.0% more than the same period last year when the plant was being updated for increased capacity, and delivered 12

On July 2, the Lucid Group announced production and delivery totals for the quarter ended June 30, 2026. 
During the second quarter, Lucid produced 4,774 vehicles, a 23.6% increase from the number of vehicles produced in the same period in 2025.
The company delivered 3,953 vehicles in Q2 2026, a 19.5% increase from t

General Motors Specialty Vehicles (GMSV) has expanded its market presence in Europe now to eight countries, by exporting select configurations of GM’s full-size pickups and SUVs to specialist distributors in those markets.
In addition to launching its Europe operations in the U.K., GMSV now has partnerships with deal

On June 29, Ford announced it is recalling 741,195 SUVs and pickups in the U.S. due to a transmission park pawl that may engage while the vehicle is in motion, damaging the park system. 
Affected vehicles include the 2018-2021 Ford Navigator and Expedition, 2020-2021 Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator, and 2021 Ford F

On July 2, Suzuki Motor Corporation, through its wholly owned subsidiary Suzuki R&D Centre India Private Limited (SRDI), signed a memorandum of understanding with the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) and Northeast Dairy and Foods Limited (NEDFL) for a new biogas plant in Assam.
NEDFL is a joint venture betwee

On July 1, multiple sources reported that Tofaş has ended production of the Fiat Egea after nearly 11 years of manufacturing in Türkiye. The last Fiat Egea sedan model rolled of the assembly line of June 30, 2026.
The Fiat Egea, which entered production in 2015, was offered in sedan, hatchback, crossover, and station

On June 30, Stellantis Middle East & Africa announced that its COO has presented its FaSTLAne 2030 strategy in a press conference, focusing on regional growth and stronger execution across its markets.
The company will expand its manufacturing and sales operations by using its plants in Morocco and Turkiye, which hav

On July 1, Mercedes-Benz announced that it is using anonymized vehicle data to help improve road infrastructure. Data shared voluntarily by customers can identify road damage, unclear road signs, and other issues, allowing faster repairs and improving road safety.
Modern Mercedes-Benz vehicles use advanced sensors to

On July 2, Stellantis announced that it will showcase its Pro One portfolio at IAA Transportation 2026, Germany, featuring products ranging from micromobility solutions to large vans, along with CustomFit conversions.
The company will showcase 13 vehicles and 4 commercial brands. It will also reveal a new solution fo

On July 1, Alpine announced that it is preparing its Dieppe Jean Rédélé plant, France, for production of the third-generation Alpine A110. The new model will use the all-new Alpine Performance Platform (APP) and is expected to become the brand’s first electric sports car.
Alpine’s EVs are built with support from its

On July 1, Renault Trucks announced that it will showcase its latest electric and diesel truck innovations at the IAA Transportation 2026 exhibition in Hanover, Germany.
The company will present several models, including the Renault Trucks T High 2027 with the new DE13 R engine and the Renault Trucks E-Tech T 780 fo

On July 1, JELAND announced that it will unveil JELAND C5 fastback crossover, the first model in its new C-series lineup, at VK Fest in St. Petersburg Rusia on July 3 and 4, 2026.
The JELAND C5 is powered by a 1.5-liter turbocharged engine paired with a dual-clutch (DCT) transmission, producing 147 hp of power. The

According to preliminary figures compiled by MarkLines as of July 2, U.S. new vehicle sales in June 2026 (including estimated figures for GM, Stellantis,  etc.) totaled 1,366,093 units, up 7.8% year-over-year. The number of selling days in June was 25, one day more than in the same month last year.
Seasonally Adjuste

Passenger car registrations in Spain totaled 128,426 units in June 2026, up 7.8% from June 2025, according to results announced by the Spanish Association of Automobile and Truck Manufacturers (ANFAC) on July 1. For the period from January to June, the cumulative total reached 647,711 units, representing a 6.2% incre

Leapmotor announced its June 2026 delivery figures on July 1.
It delivered 93,376 units globally in June, up 95% year over year (y/y). Global year-to-date (YTD) deliveries reached 356,487 units. As of June 18, 2026, its cumulative global deliveries had surpassed 1.5 million units.
In terms of products, Leapmotor’s fi

According to an announcement by Great Wall Motor’s Technical Center on June 30, the signing and unveiling ceremony for the Great Wall Motor–TEEC Innovation and Joint R&D Laboratory (the “Joint Laboratory”) was held at the Great Wall Motor Technical Center in Baoding.
The Joint Laboratory will focus on joint R&D in au

According to an announcement by Dongfeng Automobile Co., Ltd (DFAC) on June 30, it signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Zhejiang E-P Equipment Co., Ltd (E-P Equipment) in Anji County, Zhejiang Province. Under the partnership, the two parties will leverage the Dongfeng OpenVAN autonomous logistics vehicle pla

Reported on June 26, 2026, the Suzuki eVitara electric SUV was launched in Malaysia as an imported model from India, with an on-the-road price of MYR 188,000, excluding insurance. Distributor Naza Eastern Motors said the model will be offered in limited units.
In Malaysia, the eVitara is offered in a single variant p